A 17th-century painting looted by Nazis from the home of a Jewish Belgian art collector is being returned to his family by ...

Among several rare books and manuscripts presented there is one incunabula, The Book of Prophets, printed by the Soncino ...

In 1972, Aretha Franklin performed “Mary, Don’t You Weep” with a gospel choir at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. “We’re going to review the story of two sisters called Mary ...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's engaging "Recasting the Past" exhibition looks at the antiquarian spirit in China since the 12th century.

From the behemoths to the hidden gems which offer a more authentic flavour of the capital away from the crowds.

After surrendering scores of art works thought looted, the museum is looking to its new head of provenance research to police ...

If getting there is half the fun, learning about a new place is surely the other half. Exploring cultures through music, art, history and food is as much a fun experience as an educational opportunity ...

The animal kingdom is full of fascinating creatures, but some stand out not just for their uniqueness but for their incredible longevity. From deep-sea dwellers to ancient tortoises, some animals have ...

The 14th century monk and poet John Lydgate's Doctrine for Pestilence (c.1415) is a wonderful example. It was intended to be used for "governance" for treatment. "Fro [m] frutes hold thyn ...

For Ukrainians, more than three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war isn’t just being fought in the trenches. It’s in the museums, and in the cultural heritage they seek to preserve.

The Piazza del Campo, Siena’s main square, is surely the most theatrical public space in the whole of Tuscany.